How Many Calories In Homemade Chili With Beans?

Chili is a popular dish with many variations, including bean chili, chili with beef, and chili with poultry. This classic dish not only warms your soul but also fills your belly. So, how many calories in homemade chili with beans?

Chili’s nutrition and calorie content depend on the ingredients used and whether it is homemade, tinned, or purchased from a restaurant.

The Essential Ingredients Of Chili

The ingredients in a traditional chili recipe are minced beef, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and onions. Spices such as chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper lend it its signature flavor and heat.

Time

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334 kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 minced medium yellow onion
1 pound of 90% lean beef
1.5 teaspoons chili spice
2 teaspoons of cumin powder
2 tablespoons of sugar crystals
2.25 grams of tomato puree
1 teaspoon minced garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons sodium chloride
1/2 milligram of powdered black pepper
1/4 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cup of beef stock
1 (15-ounce) can of pureed tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can of drained and rinsed red kidney beans
1 (8-ounce) jar of tomato sauce

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large broth pot and heat it for two minutes over medium heat. Insert the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, occasionally swirling.
Add minced beef to the saucepan. Separate it with a wooden spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring intermittently, until the meat is browned.
If desired, add chile powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Add the broth, tomatoes (with liquid), beans, and tomato sauce. Stir thoroughly.
Slowly bring the liquid to a simmer. Set the heat to low to medium-low and simmer the uncovered chili for 20 to 25 minutes while stirring intermittently.
Take the pot off the flame. Take 5 to 10 minutes before serving the chili.

Variations

This chili’s heat level is perfect for us, but you can adjust it to your liking. Keep the seeds in your jalapenos, or add a few dashes of spicy sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes for additional heat.
Angus beef: Any minced meat, from chicken to turkey, will work in this recipe. If your flesh contains much fat, drain it before simmering.
Beer: I enjoy the depth of flavor that a bit of beer adds. You may omit the beer and substitute additional broth.
Change the Spices: Season your chili as you see fit. Add a packet of taco seasoning to create a chili with a Tex-Mex flavor.

How To Store Chili With Beans?

You can refrigerate this chili in an opaque container for up to seven days. Reheat the food in the microwave or on the grill until thoroughly heated.

How To Freeze Chili With Beans?

It is an excellent freezer meal. Pour completely cooled chili into zip-top freezer bags and lay level in the freezer to freeze. Freeze for a maximum of three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave until thoroughly heated.

Classic Beef Chili With Beans (Homemade)

A 1-cup serving of traditional beef chili with beans contains an average of 264 calories and a substantial amount of protein and fiber. According to Harvard Health, tomatoes, one of the primary ingredients, are rich in lycopene and vitamin C, which can lower prostate cancer risk.

Extra credit if your homemade chili includes spicy peppers, which add nutrients to the dish. A study published in the BMJ in August 2015 found that people who consumed spicy foods daily (versus once per week) had a 14% reduced risk of death. Researchers believe capsaicin, an active compound found in peppery foods, may aid in lowering cholesterol and inflammation.